| share of U.S. population that is foreign born | |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 14.9 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1970 | 4.9 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12.9 |
approximate %
Sources:
pewresearch.org
Share:
| share of U.S. population that is foreign born | |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 14.9 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1970 | 4.9 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 2010 | 12.9 |
"With more than 40 million immigrants, the U.S. is the top destination in the world for those moving from one country to another." Immigrants made up 14.9% of the U.S. population at its peak in 1910, a number that steadily dropped until 1970. Since then, the percentage of immigrants has risen again to the current 12.9%.